The Macomb Salvation Army presents

An A.D.F.P.F. RECORD-BREAKER & INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIER

Competition in POWERLIFTING &/or SINGLE EVENTS

Including

EQUIPPED & UNEQUIPPED Divisions in all Weight Classes & Categories

The AMERICAN DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION is a Not-For Profit organization, established to provide a service for drug-free lifters. As the U.S. affiliate to the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, Inc., ADFPF members have the opportunity of participating Internationally against other WDFPF drug-free lifters. By participating in the MARCH 1^st event, lifters who reach the WDFPF Powerlifting & Single Event Qualification totals/scores will be eligible to sign up for a slot on one of the U.S. Teams entering the 2008 WDFPF POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in EVANSVILLE, IN on NOVEMBER 22^nd & 23^rd. Participation in this event will also qualify lifers wishing to compete in the 2008 SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in ANTWERP BELGIUM on OCTOBER 10^th, 11^th & 12^th.

Although in existence for several years, the ADFPF has only recently started to keep AMERICAN and NATIONAL POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENT records in all weight classes & categories for men and women. Lifters participating in this event will have the opportunity to establish ADFPF American Records in the EQUIPPED and/or the UNEQUIPPED Divisions of each category listed on page 2.

DATE: MARCH 1, 2008

MEET DIRECTORS: Tim Piper & Judith M. Gedney. Phone: 309-837-2111

E-mail addresses: jm-gedney@wiu.edu or gedney@logonix.net

VENUE: The MACOMB SALVATION ARMY; 505 N. RANDOLPH; Macomb, IL. (See directions on Page 2.)

The competition will be held in the basement Community Center of The Salvation Army using the Weight-room for the Warm-up area.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 for ONE DIVISION & CATEGORY; $5.00 for an additional DIVISION or CATEGORY.

ENTRY DEADLINE: ENTRIES must be POSTMARKED BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 25th.

WEIGHT CLASSES (in Kilos):

WOMEN: 44; 47.5; 50.5; 53.0; 55.5; 58.5; 63.0; 70.0; 80.0; 90.0; & +90.0.

MEN: 52.0; 56.0; 60.0; 67.5; 75.0; 82.5; 90.0; 100.0; 110.0; 125.0; 145.0; +145.0.

AWARDS: Promoting DRUG-FREE Powerlifting while providing participants with the opportunity of qualifying for W.D.F.P.F. International Competition, setting ADFPF American Powerlifting as well as ADFPF Single Event Records is the focus of this event. Entry fees are minimal allowing payment for the drug testing. Places will be announced. We may have ADFPF Meet T-shirts from past events on sale.

DRUG TESTING: Athletes should be prepared for full IOC Drug Testing following all WDFPF Rules, Regulations and procedures. A minimum of 10 % of participants will be tested. Selection may be made via placing/totals, records set and at the discretion of the ADFPF.

RECORDS: AMERICAN Records for POWERLIFTING as well as SINGLE EVENTS may be set in both DIVISIONS, in all weight classes and in each Category. The meet will be run using KILOGRAM plates.

ADMISSION & VIDEO TAPING: Free; spectators are welcome. VIDEO TAPING is allowed.

A.D.F.P.F. Membership required: Membership forms will be available; the A.D.F.P.F. membership fee is $20.00 and can be paid by check, money order (made out to the A.D.F.P.F.) or by cash.

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DIVISIONS & Personal equipment:

UNEQUIPPED Division: The only supportive equipment allowed in this Division is the lifting BELT and WRIST WRAPS (if desired). All EQUIPMENT MUST MEET A.D.F.P.F. Specifications as listed in the ADFPF Rulebook.

EQUIPPED Division: All equipment must meet ADFPF specifications as listed in the Rulebook.

SQUAT EVENT: Supportive equipment includes a SINGLE PLY SQUAT SUIT, BELT, KNEE WRAPS & WRIST WRAPS. A NON-SUPPORTIVE T-Shirt must be worn under the SQUAT SUIT. SUPPORTIVE BRIEFS are NOT allowed.

BENCH PRESS EVENT: Supportive equipment includes a SINGLE PLY BENCH SHIRT with closed seams (OPEN BACK NOT ALLOWED) and no fasteners, BELT & WRIST WRAPS. A non-supportive singlet must be worn over the shirt. If no supportive shirt is worn, a T-shirt must be worn.

DEADLIFT EVENT: Supportive equipment includes a SINGLE PLY SUIT, BELT, KNEE WRAPS and WRIST WRAPS. SUPPORTIVE BRIEFS are NOT allowed.

CATEGORIES: AGE-related categories will be determined by legal age on March 31:

OPEN (14 yrs upward) TEENAGE 1 (14 through 15 years)

TEENAGE 2 (16 through 17 years) TEENAGE 3 (18 through 19 years)

JUNIOR (20 through 23 years) POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY (OPEN only)

MASTERS’ (starting at age 40 in 5 year increments)

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, March1^st:

8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.: Weigh-In & Equipment Check for all lifters. Bring proof of age to

Weigh-In along with A.D.F.P.F. Membership Card.

9:50 a.m.: RULES BRIEFING.

10:00 a.m.: Competition will begin.

HOTELS: Each of the following will give special rates; as you phone in reservations or as you arrive to make reservations, mention that you are competing in a POWERLIFTING meet at the Macomb Salvation and have been quoted the special rates listed below.

ROADWAY Inn (1 mi from Venue) Days Inn (1 mi) Insellhous, Inc (B & B; 1/2 block from Venue)

1646 N. Lafayette 1400 N. Lafayette 538 N. Randolph

Macomb, IL Macomb, IL Macomb, IL

309-837-2220 309-833-5511 309-833-5400

$60.00 + Tax = $66.60 All rooms=$60.00 + TAX = $66.60; From $90.00 upward

DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL & VENUE:

Coming from the North, heading South on 67: As you enter Macomb, you will drive by the ROADWAY INN Hotel and Day’s Inn (both on your right). TURN LEFT at the 2^nd STOPLIGHT East Pierce Street (the first stoplight is the entrance to the University DO NOT TURN). Go 1 block to the stop sign and turn right (The Insellhous is on your right at that corner (Pierce and Randolph. If staying there, you may park in front of the B & B or behind it). The Salvation Army is less that a block from Insellhouse; on the corner of Randolph & Wheeler Street. Park on Wheeler Street if possible or in front of the Salvation Army Church on Randolph Street.

Entry form for the

2008 A.D.F.P.F. AMERICAN RECORD-BREAKER & QUALIFIER

for POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENT Competition

EQUIPPED & UNEQUIPPED Divisions

ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries including entry fees must be POSTMARKED by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25^th. Entry Forms received after this date MAY be accepted depending on number of entries.

Entry forms & Fees to be mailed to: JUDITH M. GEDNEY; 27 ELMO DRIVE;

MACOMB, IL; 61455

Please type or print CLEARLY:

Complete NAME: Date of Birth:

- ___-__

(First) (Middle Initial) (Last) ( Mo.- Day - Year )

Full postal ADDRESS:

Age on day of competition: ______

PHONE #: _________________

FAX #: ___________________

E-mail address: ________________________

Circle gender: FEMALE MALE Competition WEIGHT CLASS: __________

IF ENTERING POWERLIFTING, please CIRCLE Powerlifting DIVISION and CATEGORIES.

UNEQUIPPED Powerlifting:

Open; Teen 1; Teen 2; Teen 3; Junior; Masters’ age ; Police/Fire/Military

(14-15) (16-17) (18-19) (20-23) (40-unlimited) (full time employment)

EQUIPPED Powerlifting:

Open; Teen 1; Teen 2; Teen 3; Junior; Masters’ age ; Police/Fire/Military

(14-15) (16-17) (18-19) (20-23) (40-unlimited) (full time employment)

FOR SINGLE EVENT competition, please CIRCLE DIVISION, EACH EVENT entering & CATEGORY:

UNEQUIPPED Single Event of: SQUAT BENCH PRESS DEADLIFT

Open; Teen 1; Teen 2; Teen 3; Junior; Masters’ age ; Police/Fire/Military

(14-15) (16-17) (18-19) (20-23) (40-unlimited) (full time employment)

EQUIPPED Single Event of: SQUAT BENCH PRESS DEADLIFT

Open; Teen 1; Teen 2; Teen 3; Junior; Masters’ age ; Police/Fire/Military

(14-15) (16-17) (18-19) (20-23) (40-unlimited) (full time employment)

PREVIOUS BEST COMPETITION LIFTS:

SQUAT: ; BENCH PRESS: ; DEADLIFT: ; TOTAL: _____

Have you ever been drug tested? _____. Date of last drug test: __________

ENTRY FEES: POWERLIFTIN 1 Division; 1 Category = $10.00; POWERLIFTING 2 Divisions or Categories.

SINGLE EVENTS: $10.00 for ONE Event, division & category. $5.00 for any additional EVENT, DIVISION and/or Category.

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY and CONSENT TO DRUG TEST:

NOTE: (Please read this release very carefully as when you sign it, you will be giving up important legal rights)

In consideration of the acceptance of my entry form for the March 1^st, 2008 Powerlifting & Single Event competition, I intend to be legally bound not only for myself, but also my heirs, my executors and my administrators.

In signing this release from liability, I waive and release anyone connected with this competition; i.e. The Macomb Salvation Army, the American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, the meet staff, or any persons associated with the competition from any and all liability, including any results of negligence which may arise from this competition.

Additionally, I understand that Powerlifting is an inherently hazardous activity and that participation in this sport exposes me to the risk of injury or death. I further understand that the A.D.F.P.F. will NOT reimburse me for, or coverage of any medical expenses incurred by me as a result of injuries which I might sustain, training for, traveling to or from, or participating in the competition.

Moreover, I agree that any testing method selected by A.D.F.P.F. recognized testing officers may be applied to detect the presence of drugs, as listed on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned substances list SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE. I agree to co-operate fully with all required IOC sampling and testing procedures. This includes any testing procedures that may be considered necessary prior to or after this event.

Should I fail to pass the drug testing procedures, I agree to forfeit any trophy, award, record or placing which I won during the championships and I also forfeit any previous trophy, award, record or placing should the offence be deemed serious enough, according to ADFPF rules, to warrant such an action. I understand and agree that if I fail to pass the drug testing process, my name will appear on a published list of suspended members. If determined that I have failed the drug test, I agree to waive any claim for which legal relief is available. I also agree to waive any claim that might arise under state or national law for defamation, slander, libel, or any other claim for which legal relief is available.

Additionally, I realize that if I do not attend this event for any reason, I will forfeit all entry fees that will not be exchanged.

I agree to pay any attorney fees and litigation expenses incurred by any person real or corporate, whom I may sue in an effort to challenge this release from liability.

I understand that my agreement to pay attorney fees and litigation expenses is the SINE QUA NON for acceptance of my entry in this competition. If any provision of this Release From Liability shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of this Release from Liability shall remain in full force and effect. I also certify with my signature that this release/agreement cannot be modified orally.

Signature of athlete: . Date: _____________

Signature of parent/guardian: . Date: _____________

(if lifter is under 18 years of age)

Certification:

I hereby give my word of honor as an athlete that I have not used any strength inducing drugs (I.e., any anabolic steroid, natural hormone or synthetic growth hormone) as part of my training during the past sixty months (five years), nor have I used or will I use prescription diuretics or psychomotor stimulants during the seven days prior to this competition.

Signature of athlete: . Date: _____________